February is a chocolate-y month in "Chocolatetown USA", and not just for Valentines: "Chocoate-Covered February" has plenty of kid-friendly fun.

Hershey PA is the town named for chocolate magnate Milton Hershey: 3 hours from NYC, 2 from Phillie; big draw is HersheyPark theme park, with coasters and other rides. HersheyPark's not open in winter, but families still enjoy the classic Hotel Hershey (with kids club, and chocolate-themed spa), Hershey Lodge, and Hershey's Chocolate World.

Chocolate-Covered February fun includes: Chocolate Parade, chocolate playdough, Chocolate Tasting 101, Chocolate Bingo.

Family Fun during Hershey PA's Chocolate-Covered February

Below are some of the family-friendly chocolate-y events.

• Chocolate Fantasy Tea Party at The Hotel Hershey
• Breakfast With Characters at The Hotel Hershey
• Chocolate Covered Breakfast Buffet at Hershey Lodge
• Ice Skating at Hersheypark Arena
• "Just For Kids" activities at The Hotel Hershey and Hershey Lodge
• Chocolate Trivia
• Chocolate Bingo
• Chocolate Clay, chocolate playdough
• decorate your own Chocolate Bar or Giant Cookie
• Chocolate Tasting 101 at Hershey's Chocolate World, and Chocolate Dessert Journey
• Hersheypark Chocolate Parade at Chocolate World

And that's not all!

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